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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.70, 14,159.59 and 2,865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.70, 14,159.59 and 2,865.94 is: 4,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.70 : 14,159.59 = 2,865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.70/14,159.59 = 2,865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.70x = 14,159.59 × 2,865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.70x = 40,580,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580,492.80/9,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.92

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